Bollywood actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, who awaits the release of her upcoming film ‘Emergency’ revealed the reason behind rejecting roles opposite superstars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan in `Bajrangi Bhaijaan` and `Zero` respectively. In an interview with News18, she got candid about her struggles in the entertainment industry, which also meant her not being able to fit into the stereotypical side roles created for women. 

Who are Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan? Asks Kangana Ranaut

Kangana admitted that there was a time when she wanted to work with these Bollywood superstars. She said, “My journey in this industry over the last 10 years has been a struggle. I was dismissed, and people said I wouldn’t make it because I didn’t fit into the typical mold of ‘item numbers’ or ‘comedy scenes.’ But when I didn’t get that kind of work, I found success in my own way with films like ‘Queen’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, and ‘Manikarnika’. A woman has established her own identity in this industry. The audience has shown immense love for me. So why should I stand next to someone and do a side role? Or perform an item number for two scenes? What is that worth? Hain kya woh? Hum bhi hain na!”